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Battle-Pieces and Aspects of the War
EAN : 9791041987719
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EAN : 9791041987719
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- EAN13 : 9791041987719
- Réf. éditeur : 336516
- Date Parution : 3 mars 2024
- Disponibilite : Disponible
- Barème de remise : NS
- Nombre de pages : 168
- Format : H:220 mm L:170 mm E:9 mm
- Poids : 272gr
- Résumé : "Battle-Pieces and Aspects of the War" by Herman Melville is a collection of poems that reflect on the American Civil War, capturing the emotional and historical essence of the conflict. Published in 1866, the work is dedicated to the memory of the 300,000 soldiers who died fighting for the Union. The poems were inspired by various events and battles, including the fall of Richmond, and they explore themes of heroism, sacrifice, and the moral complexities of war. Melville's verses are not arranged chronologically but rather thematically, offering a mosaic of perspectives on the war's impact on individuals and the nation. The collection opens with "The Portent," a poem about John Brown's execution, setting a somber tone for the pieces that follow. Melville's work includes reflections on significant battles such as Shiloh, Antietam, and Gettysburg, as well as naval clashes like the fight between the Monitor and the Merrimac. Through vivid imagery and poignant language, Melville conveys the chaos and tragedy of war, while also acknowledging the bravery and resilience of those who fought. Melville's poetry is marked by a deep sense of empathy and a recognition of the shared humanity of both Union and Confederate soldiers. He grapples with the moral ambiguities of the conflict, questioning the righteousness of the cause and the cost of victory. The collection concludes with a meditation on the war's aftermath and the hope for reconciliation and healing.
- Biographie : Herman Melville was born in New York City on August 1, 1819, to Allan Melvill (1782-1832) and Maria (Gansevoort) Melvill (1791-1872). Herman was the third of eight children in a family of Scottish and Dutch descent. His siblings, who played important roles in his career as well as in his emotional life, were Gansevoort (1815-1846); Helen Maria (1817-1888); Augusta (1821-1876); Allan (1823-1872); Catherine (1825-1905); Frances Priscilla (1827-1885); and Thomas (1830-1884), who eventually became a governor of Sailors' Snug Harbor. Part of a well-established and colorful Boston family, Allan Melvill spent much time out of New York and in Europe as a commission merchant and an importer of French dry goods.
